Vol. 9, Special Issue 3, Part G (2025)

Successful management of Trypanosoma spp. in a royal Bengal tigress (Panthera tigris tigris)

Author(s):

Shalini AS, SM Kolangath, Dhoot VM, SV Upadhye, MD Pawshe and BK Bhadane

Abstract:

A female Tigress, approximately three years old, was rescued from C.N. 1168, Halda beat, Brahmapuri Division after being trapped in a man-animal conflict. She was rehabilitated and placed in a quarantine cell at the Gorewada Rescue Centre for further care and management. During the quarantine period, the Tigress exhibited lethargy, loose feces, and frequent yawning. Clinical examination revealed a high-grade fever of 104.5°F, hyperemia of the vaginal and anal mucous membranes, and mild rectal bleeding. Hematological analysis indicated a low platelet count of 71 x 10³/µl, moderately low hemoglobin levels at 9.4 g/dl, and macrocytic, normochromic anemia. Serum biochemistry showed elevated globulin levels of 4.7 g/dl, mildly low sodium levels, and low glucose levels at 25 mg/dl. Blood smear examination was positive for Trypanosoma spp. The tigress was treated with 10% Dextrose intravenously, followed by Triquin at 4.4 mg/kg body weight subcutaneously. The tigress made an uneventful recovery.

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How to cite this article:
Shalini AS, SM Kolangath, Dhoot VM, SV Upadhye, MD Pawshe and BK Bhadane. Successful management of Trypanosoma spp. in a royal Bengal tigress (Panthera tigris tigris). Int. J. Adv. Biochem. Res. 2025;9(3S):494-497. DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i3Sg.4036